SHAME: Trump-Pence Administration Declares Opposition to Equality Act
The LGBTQ community and all Americans deserve a president with the courage and decency to sign the Equality Act into law.
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A Trans Nevadan is Sharing Her Harrowing Journey to Urge Congress to Pass the Equality Act
In the years since coming out as a transgender woman, Danielle Brown faced discrimination, harassment and even threats to her life -- but said the worst part was not being…
Mobilizing on the Ground for the Equality Act
HRC staff and volunteers are mobilizing in key congressional districts to build support for the Equality Act.
New Federal Rule Will Help People Living with HIV Afford Life-Saving Medication
CMS has finalized a new rule that allows people who rely on expensive non-generic prescription drugs to count toward their annual insurance deductible the charitable drug assistance they may be…
The Supreme Court to Hear Three Major LGBTQ Civil Rights Cases
Post submitted by Viet Tran (he/him/they/them), former HRC Press SecretarySCOTUS has granted cert to three cases in which LGBTQ rights are at stake; cases expected to be heard this fall.
HRC Responds to HHS Proposed Removal of Sexual Orientation Data Collection from Reporting System
Post submitted by Viet Tran (he/him/they/them), former HRC Press SecretaryHRC responded to the Trump-Pence administration’s latest attempt to undermine the rights and welfare of LGBTQ people.
New Video of Transgender Singer Shea Diamond in “Americans for the Equality Act" Campaign
Post submitted by Viet Tran (he/him/they/them), former HRC Press SecretaryThe “Americans for the Equality Act” series features film and television actors, professional athletes, digital influencers and musicians calling on Congress…
HRC Denounces Unconscionable Implementation of the Transgender Troop Ban
The Trump-Pence administration began implementing its unconstitutional ban on transgender troops on April 12, 2019.
HRC Legal Director Sarah Warbelow to Testify at Congressional Hearing on the Bipartisan Equality Act
Backed by an overwhelming majority of Americans, the critically important bipartisan legislation would finally ensure LGBTQ people are protected under America’s civil rights laws.
Senate Must Join House in Reauthorizing VAWA
HRC responded to news that the U.S. House passed a reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) by calling upon the Senate to do the same.
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